Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-23
THE COMMONS WORK.
Prospects oTa More Severe Application o.
Cloture.


is worth using. Mr.. Courtney, like
Barkis, also "is willing" From what
can be learned in ministerial quarters to-
night the cloture after the recess will be
seen in operation a good deal during the
progress of the Crimes bill through COM
mittee. The NatiOnalists once tainted
the ministers with asking for their powers
of summarily closing debate in order to as
sist them in driving this Crimes bill
through Parliament. Ministers gaily adj
NIT this soft impeachment and will better
their instruction. The amendments to
the bill have already run to fOrmid-
able number aDd the cry Is still they
come" The authorities of the House have
conferred, and the result is that when Mr..
Smith thinks time enough has been given
to the discussion OF certain amendment
the question is put upon his motion. The
right honorable gentleman has charged
himself with heavy responsibility. he
is leader of the House and has determined
to measure out its debates with foot
rule.
GLADsTONE's WONDERFUL VITALITY.
No one welcomes the Whitsuntide hOli-
days more heartily than Mrs. Gladstone,
on account of the much needed rest
it will give her husband. Every
night, and all night, Mr.. Gladstone
sits upon the front Opposition bench
watching with feverish energy the
progress of the discussion. When it be-
comes unusually warm he takes hand.
lie appears to have drawn from some mYs-
terious source IN extraordinary supply OF
vital force, exhibiting it in animated
speeches, as well as in animated gesticula-
tiOn. He has charged himself with the
difficult task of crippling the bill, or where
he fails in this-and the numbers certain
ly have been against him SO far-Of sully-
ing the reputation of those who best him
in the division lobby. Mrs. Gladstone
watches her husband nervously and anN-
iously, and takes counsel with Sir An
drew Clark, Mr.. GladstOne's physician.
Both shake their heads, but they are help
less. The suppressed agony of Tuesday
nights scene must have tried the Ex-
Premier in manner to deepen his wite's
anxiety.
Mr.. PARNELL's CONDITION.
Bad accounts of Mr.. ParnelIS health
continue to spread in London and these are
accompanied by rumors attributing to him
au intention or desire to retire from
Parliament. When Mr.. Parnell is queS-
toned he gives the statement a quick,
feverish denial. Undoubtedly his health
has sustained a very severe shock, but his
lieuteuants are indulgent they anticipate
his wishes, sCrupulOusly adhere to
his policy, cause him very little trouble
an relieve him all they can of attendance
at the House Indeed, Mr.. Parnell is en-
tirely his own master in regard to his
entrances and exits at the House of Com
mons. lie may be said to have earned
the right to come and 20 rs he likes.
Whenever anything Of critical interest
TO his party Occurs he is sure TO turn up at
the right moment. No leader could haYe
easier conditions.
1t is hoped that he will recuperatc his
health during the t~o weeks recess and
that on the reassemhling of parliament
June 6, he will he able to again take a
prominent part in the debates The hOli-
days will also he welcome TO Lord Sails
bury, Mr.. Smith and the other members
of the Cabinet, and, in fact, to all men,
bers of Parliament, especially those with
sporting prOClivities, who otherwise would
have been robbed of their holiday derby
Day which falls on May p, rs no Derby
Day adjournment could be carried i'll the
House of Commons in its present can
tankerous condition frame of mind, not
withstandiug the well-establshcd pre-
cedents.
ROUTINE PARTY WORK.
The managers of the Liberal party are
applying all their engeries TO registration,
and the elections of 1SS5-6 coming 80 close
together caused this important work to 60
into arreaT, but more particularly with the
Liberals. The Conservatives conducting ii
upon the measured and continuous priuci-
pie of professional aid were able to keep
themselves fairly abreast of the perform
ance of their vital duty. Mr.. Schnadhorst
the Liberal caucus king, is
now dcYOting his energies
towards working up arrears. II is often
asked whether Mr.. SchnadhOrst and Mr..
Chamberlain are still upon their old terms
Of friendship and the answer is decisive
"NO." ltisa mistake to think that they
ever sailed in the same boat on Summer
sea for therdS adespotic brutality inherent
in Mr.. Chamberlain's character which
caused more than one severe strain between
him and the organizing of the Birmingham
caucus.
One of the interesting political events OF
the Summer will be the opening of the
great house on the cmbankmcnt, which
has been built for the National Liberal
Club, the opening ceremony will take
place in June, and the contractor ishusy
putting Oh the finishing strokes. The club
in its present quarters in Northumberland
Avenue will be closed to members from
Saturday, June II, TO Monday, June 20
eight days in all, to allow of moving iu
the new premises, and Ia make arrange
ments for their proper opening